Iran-Europe Relations

Iran new envoy submits copy of credential to EC Pres. Michel

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the European Union Mohammad Ali Robatjazi submitted a copy of his credential to President of the European Council Charles Michel.

Iran to advance nuclear program in line with its interests

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with IAEA cheif, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran will continue to advance its nuclear program in line with its national interests.

Iran reacts to European Union's hostile statement

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has reacted to the European Union's recent statement accusing the Islamic Republic of interference in the Ukraine war.

Iran summons UK ambassador

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The British charge d'affaires in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian foreign ministry on Tuesday.,

FM Araghchi:

Developing Iran-EU ties requires removing incorrect policies

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iran's new Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the development of the relations between Tehran and Europe requires removing incorrect policies.

FM Araqchi unveils condition on ties with US, Europe

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Abbas Araqchi, the new foreign minister of Iran, unveiled conditional plans to manage tensions with the US and rebuild ties with the European countries.

Prominent Egyptian journalist:

Iran found special place in Arab world with indep. decisions

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran has found a special place in the Arab world during the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm and also with its independent policies in recent years, Abdallah Sennawi said.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran seeks stepped-up ties with all European countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The new Iranian President has said that Tehran wants to expand relations with all European countries based on friendship, mutual trust and respect.

German Chancellor Scholz holds phone call with Iranian Pres.

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that could lead to a wider conflict in the region, a government spokesperson said on Monday.

Iran FM says had frank, forward-looking call with Borrell

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri kani said that he has held a phone call with Josep Borrell ,High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

FM says Iran ready to interact with EU in common interests

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister emphasized that Iran is ready to continue working and interacting with Europe "based on respect, constructive dialogue, cooperation for mutual interests and peace and security in the world".

We not welcome war and insecurity in region: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the foreign minister of Iran said in a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart that "We do not welcome war and insecurity in the region," calling for an end to aggression on Gaza for regional peace.

FM says Iran ready for strong ties with EU

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Adbollahian has expressed Iran's willingness to establish strong relations with the European Union to cooperate on issues of mutual interest.

Brussels not confirm if Swede detained in Iran is EU official

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The European Commission has refused to confirm if a Swedish citizen being held in Iran is an European Union official.

We are on right path of cooperation with IAEA: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister told the EU foreign policy chief that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are cooperating, blasting the bloc for continuation of sanctions as a non-constructive approach.

Iran envoy meets with Austrian official to discuss ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Vienna has held a meeting with Foreign and European Policy Adviser to the Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria to discuss bilateral relations and international developments.

Iran FM to Borrell:

"Recent negotiations with European side constructive"

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell held a phone conversation during which the top Iran's diplomat described the recent talks with the bloc as constructive.

Deputy FM:

Iran welcomes continued consultations with Netherlands

TEHRAN, Jun 07 (MNA) – In a phone call with his Dutch counterpart, the Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs welcomed the continuation and increase in political consultations between the officials of the two countries.

FM to Borrell:

Iran as always welcomes constructive initiatives

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told the EU foreign policy chief by phone that Islamic Republic of Iran as always welcomes constructive initiatives.

Iran blasts EU states meddeling after terrorist execution

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani condemned the European meddling in Iran's internal affairs that came after the execution of the leader of a Europe-based terrorist group.

Iran announces sanctions on 17 EU, UK individuals, 4 entities

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has updated its list of sanctions against the European Union and the United Kingdom regime individuals and entities.

In phone call with Swiss FM:

Iran to spare no efforts to help resolve Ukraine crisis: FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister stressed the necessity of preserving the territorial integrity of Ukraine, saying Tehran is against the continuation of the Ukraine war and will spare no efforts to assist in ending the conflict.

In a phone call with Austrian FM:

Amir-Abdollahian urges for diplomacy and dialogue

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – In a phone call, the top Iranian diplomat stressed the importance of diplomacy and dialogue and welcomed any constructive initiative by Austria in the direction of a proper understanding of developments.

Iran reserves right to respond to EU, UK sanctions: Spox.

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Condemning the recent anti-Iran sanctions announced by the European Union and the UK, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani said that Iran reserves its right to respond to such hostile moves.

Raeisi warns Europe against harboring anti-Iran terrorists

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – "European territories should not be used as launch pad for anti-Iran plots," President Ebrahim Raeisi insisted.

IRGC warns Europeans Iran's patience running thin

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami warned the European states that the Iranian nation's patience is running thin, urging them to give up their hostile policies towards Tehran.

Iran-EU trade hit €5.2 billion

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iran and the European Union’s 27 member states traded €5.23 billion worth of goods in 2022, registering a 7.95% rise compared with the year before.

Iran announces new sanctions on EU, UK individuals, entities

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced sanctions on 13 entities and 15 individuals in the European Union and eight British officials.

EU targets Iran again with new sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on two organizations and 32 Iranians in continuation of its intervention in Iranian internal affairs.